We finally had some good wind (10 to 15 knots) on the upper CHESAPEAKE bay. Before we set out, we reefed the main. We had lot of speed but we felt that we were under conrol. Here are a few questions for those have more sailing experience with Capri:
1. At what wind speed do you reef?
2...
We have been sailing quite a bit this season in the upper Chesapeake bay, any one out there want to get together to some sailing.
It looks like this weekend will be great sailing, 10 to 15 knots, and waves 1 to 2 ft. NOAA just dropped the small craft advisory a few hours ago. Turtle time. :p
I am in the process of converting to roller furling and decided to buy Harken 434. What exactly I need to do for the jib? I spoke with a sailmaker shop, they want $238 for it? I am not exactly clear what I am play for? Anyone have closeup pic will be helpful? TIA.
Later,
We went out yesterday (Sunday) with my son. It was a great day to sail compared the day before with no wind. It was our first time with so such wind. We did know how many knots, but the weather channel called for 13 MPH wind. We had great fun with many close call but we managed not to flip...
Any Chesapeake Bay 14.2 sailor here?
I have been sailing the upper Chesapeake in the last few months. Just wonder if anyone wants to get together to do some sailing for a day or two (flotilla cruising in the Bay?). Please PM me or post here. Thanks.
Later,
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